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Walk to Duke & Dining • Charming Historic 2BR

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Durham, NC
  • Place, Northgate Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Durham

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This apartment is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Research Triangle Park and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Brier Creek Commons.

What's nearby

  • Northgate Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Duke University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of Life and Science - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Brightleaf Square - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LRB Provisions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kickback Jack's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Walk to Duke & Dining • Charming Historic 2BR

Stay in a thoughtfully restored 1915 Durham home just minutes from Duke, downtown, and some of the city’s favorite coffee shops and restaurants. This bright second-floor apartment blends historic charm with modern comforts, making it ideal for Duke visits, medical stays, weekend getaways, and longer visits to the Triangle.
• Walk to Joe Van Gogh, Metro 8, Monuts & more
• 2 comfortable queen bedrooms with blackout shades
• Pet friendly with free parking
• Fast WiFi + in-unit laundry

Your hosts at Delighted Properties are local to Durham and available if anything comes up during your stay. We’re happy to provide recommendations for restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, trails, and local favorites throughout the Bull City. Please feel free to reach out via the messaging app or by phone if you have any questions or need recommendations.

Located in Durham’s historic Watts-Hillandale area, the apartment is surrounded by charming early-1900s homes, tree-lined streets, and some of the city’s most walkable local favorites. Across the street is the former Watts Hospital campus — now home to the NC School of Science & Math — one of Durham’s most recognizable historic landmarks.

You’ll be minutes from Duke East Campus, Duke Hospital, downtown Durham, and the lively 9th Street district, with easy access to coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and local boutiques. The neighborhood offers a peaceful residential feel while still being close to everything that brings visitors to Durham.

Guests have full private access to the entire upstairs apartment.
Exterior areas — including the parking area, front porch, and backyard — are shared with the downstairs apartment.
Self check-in makes arrival easy and flexible.

Welcome to your Bull City home-away-from-home. This renovated upstairs apartment combines classic Durham character with the comforts of a modern stay — including original wood floors, high ceilings, natural light, and thoughtful local touches throughout.

Whether you’re visiting Duke, working remotely, or exploring Durham for the weekend, the space is designed to feel comfortable, easy, and relaxing.

Living & Dining
Relax after a day in Durham with a cozy lounge area, large smart TV, and sunny open living space. The dining table expands to comfortably seat four for meals, work, or morning coffee.

Kitchen
The fully renovated kitchen includes:
• New stainless appliances
• Dishwasher
• French Press + locally roasted Little Waves Coffee
• Cooking essentials and dining basics

Bedrooms
Both bedrooms feature:
• Comfortable queen beds
• Blackout shades
• Soft linens and extra pillows

Bathroom
• Bright modern bathroom with glass-enclosed shower
• Local Fillaree bath products
• Plush towels and essentials provided

Outdoor Space
Enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks on the shared front porch bistro area, or relax in the spacious backyard.

Good to Know
• Second-floor apartment accessed by stairs
• Shared exterior spaces with downstairs apartment
• Free off-street parking for up to 2 vehicles

Hosted by Delighted Properties — a local Durham hospitality company focused on thoughtfully designed stays that help guests experience the Bull City like a local.
Throughout the home, you’ll find locally sourced touches, neighborhood recommendations, and carefully selected amenities designed to create a comfortable, home-but-better experience.
We’re glad you’re here — and we hope you’ll Be Delighted.

The apartment is located in Durham’s historic Walltown neighborhood — peaceful, walkable, and incredibly convenient to Duke and downtown.
You’ll be close to:
• Duke East Campus – under 1 mile
• Duke Hospital – about 2 miles
• Downtown Durham – 10 minutes
• 9th Street restaurants, coffee shops & groceries – under 1 mile
• RDU Airport – about 20–25 minutes

Walk to local favorites like Joe Van Gogh, Metro 8, Monuts, and The Green Room, or quickly access Durham’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment by car, bike, or rideshare.

Guests have:
• Free off-street parking for up to 2 vehicles
• Additional free street parking
• Easy access to I-85, NC-147 & RTP

Perfect for:
• Duke visits
• Medical stays
• Visiting family
• Weekend getaways
• Remote work stays

A few helpful notes before booking:

• This is a second-floor apartment, accessibly by stairs
• Quiet hours begin at 10 PM out of respect for neighbors
• Up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome with prior approval & pet fee. They must be supervised when outside.
• Exterior spaces are shared with the downstairs apartment
• Parties and large gatherings are not permitted
• This is a non-smoking property
• Please note the home is not specifically child-proofed
• Reservations longer than 29 nights may require additional fees depending on the length and details of the stay. If applicable, these will be discussed prior to confirmation.
• For the safety of our guests, neighbors, and properties, we use a secure third-party screening provider, Safely, as part of the reservation process. By confirming the reservation, guests agree to this screening. Guests may receive a follow-up email to verify identity and confirm reservation details. Please check your spam folder if you do not see this message.
• Airbnb Services or Experiences hosted by third parties are not permitted at the property without prior written approval. Unauthorized events, services, productions, or commercial activities may result in immediate cancellation of the reservation without refund.

We appreciate guests who treat the home with care and help us maintain a comfortable experience for everyone who stays here.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Walk to Duke & Dining • Charming Historic 2BR Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Emily was extremely communicative, both in answering all my questions and responding quickly. She even got an air mattress for us as we needed one more something to sleep on. She knew we were having a problem with VRBO messing up our reservation, with short time for us to find a new location, and she went above and beyond to help us find our place. She was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026